UPMC Home Health Care is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant to support New Castle and the surrounding areas!
This position is daylight Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 PM
The Physical Therapist Assistant provides high-quality physical therapy services to home health patients under the direction of a Licensed Physical Therapist, in compliance with Pennsylvania licensure laws, agency policies, and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Implement physical therapy treatments and plans of care as established by the Licensed Physical Therapist
- Perform ongoing patient observations and communicate progress, changes, and referral needs
- Educate patients and families using age-appropriate, culturally sensitive teaching methods
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation demonstrating reasonable and necessary care
- Collaborate with the care team, case managers, and community resources to support patient outcomes
- Adhere to infection control, safety, quality, productivity, and clinical competency standards
- Participate in performance improvement activities, staff meetings, and required education
- Uphold patient rights, confidentiality, and Agency mission, values, and ethics
- Promote positive customer relations and patient satisfaction
Additional Expectations
- Maintain required HR documentation, attendance, punctuality, dress code, and ID standards
- Utilize Agency equipment appropriately and safely
- Represent the Agency professionally in clinical, community, and team settings
- Must meet one of the following:
- Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program, or an equivalent foreign or U.S. military program approved by the APTA
- Successful completion of the national Physical Therapist Assistant exam
Grandfathered Eligibility (if applicable:
- Licensed or otherwise regulated as a PTA in the state of practice
- Graduate of an APTA-approved 2‑year PTA program prior to applicable federal deadlines
- Licensed or qualified as a PTA prior to December 31, 1977, with a passing proficiency exam
Experience & Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years PTA experience (2,000 verified patient-care hours or employment as a PTA for at least 3 of the last 5 years
- Basic computer proficiency in a Windows-based environment (preferred
- Reliable transportation within the service area, valid Pennsylvania driver's license, and auto insurance
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Automotive Insurance
- Basic Life Support (BLS OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR
- Driver's License
- Physical Therapist Assistant Indirect Supervision
- Act 33
- Act 34
- OAPSA
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran